One of the number one questions Coastal Carolina Indian Center gets via e-mail is how to find Indian ancestors, or how to determine the tribe of certain ancestors who were said to be Indian. This … [Read More...] about Researching Indian Ancestry
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What is the truth about the Lost Colony? – New insight into America’s oldest “mystery”
Recently, more than one television documentary has offered viewing audiences one spin after another about one of America's favorite historical mysteries–the Lost Colony. Through my work with Coastal … [Read More...] about What is the truth about the Lost Colony? – New insight into America’s oldest “mystery”
SQUIRES Surname Research
The Squires surname is relevant to researching Coastal Carolina Indian history because it was a surname associated with the Indians at Mattamuskeet. Below, you will find a compilation of various data … [Read More...] about SQUIRES Surname Research
Giving Voice to Powhatan – Dr. Blair Rudes
This paper was shared with us by Dr. Rudes in 2006 as part of an ongoing dialogue we had with him about his work with the Algonquian language on the film The New World. In the paper, he explains the … [Read More...] about Giving Voice to Powhatan – Dr. Blair Rudes
Croatoan Archeological Society – Mark Horton explains findings of study on Hatteras island regarding Lost Colony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySeKfRs7O6k Articles on the findings: Outer Banks Sentinel http://www.obsentinel.com/news/lost-or-found/article_69865874-e2d4-11e4-8e25-bb38df3bd9e9.html Outer … [Read More...] about Croatoan Archeological Society – Mark Horton explains findings of study on Hatteras island regarding Lost Colony
Letter from Governor Dobbs to North Carolina General Assembly in regards to pending “French-Indian War”
A message from His Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq; Captain-General and Governor in Chief, in and over his Majesty’s Province of North-Carolina. To the General Assembly, held at Newbern, the twelfth day … [Read More...] about Letter from Governor Dobbs to North Carolina General Assembly in regards to pending “French-Indian War”
Apprentice Bonds for Free People of Color in Craven County, North Carolina (1769-1820)
In researching Indian ancestry, it's important to note that for a variety of reasons in history (usually economic or socio-political), Indian people were often recorded as any race other than Indian. … [Read More...] about Apprentice Bonds for Free People of Color in Craven County, North Carolina (1769-1820)
Croatoan Word List by Scott Dawson
The following was submitted by Scott Dawson (Hatteras). The extended definitions first four words were provided by Dr. Blair A. Rudes. … [Read More...] about Croatoan Word List by Scott Dawson
1699 Articles of Agreement with the Bay (Bear) River Indians
From the North Carolina Colonial Record. Agreement between chief men of the Bay River Indians and colonials assuring the that the Indians would have no trouble with the English provided they assist … [Read More...] about 1699 Articles of Agreement with the Bay (Bear) River Indians
JOHNSTON/JOHNSON Surname Research
The Johnson family first appears as Free People of Color on Virginia's eastern shore in the mid-1600s, and later in various counties in eastern North Carolina. This family is connected through … [Read More...] about JOHNSTON/JOHNSON Surname Research
John Lawson on the ‘Lost Colony’ of Roanoke
What follows is an excerpt from John Lawson's A New Voyage to Carolina (p. 62) First Colony of Carolina. The first Discovery and Settlement of this Country was by the Procurement of Sir … [Read More...] about John Lawson on the ‘Lost Colony’ of Roanoke
Saponi Lands in Eastern North Carolina
Information on mid-18th century Saponi lands in present-day Wayne County. Includes Cliffs of the Neuse State Park (est. 1945.) … [Read More...] about Saponi Lands in Eastern North Carolina